Opposition expected on possible sin tax
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said likely opposition from local producers of sugary beverages is a key obstacle preventing the government from racing to introduce a sin tax.
New airport terminal to ‘revitalise’ Cat Island
A NEW multi-million dollar airport in Cat Island will feature modern and sustainable designs, part of a larger plan to boost investments and revitalise the island, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
Men in court over series of robberies
A MAN has been sent to prison after being accused of a series of armed muggings over the last two months.
Inquests on police involved shootings have resumed
STATE Minister for Legal Affairs Jomo Campbell says inquests into police-involved killings have resumed following a lengthy delay.
Immigration repatriated 1,100 in the last two months and numbers could exceed last year
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said 1100 people have been repatriated so far this year.
Search continues for two men from Bimini missing at sea
MULTIPLE agencies are still searching for two Bimini men who went missing at sea on Monday.
Police seize suspected drugs worth $286,600
SUSPECTED drugs worth more than a quarter of a million dollars have been seized at a freight building at Windsor Field.
Six pit bull attack ends with two euthanised
TWO pit bulls will be euthanised after attacking a woman, leaving her hospitalised with severe injuries.
Row erupts over Minnis during FNM meeting
TENSIONS in the Free National Movement boiled over on Tuesday night when deputy chairman Don Saunders publicly argued with a constituency association chairman about whether party leaders want to sideline Dr Hubert Minnis.
Commissioner ‘acted correctly’ in case of unlawfully detained officer
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander believes he acted correctly in a case that has left taxpayers on the hook for damages after a judge ruled a police officer was unlawfully detained.
Davis says uphill battle on US gun makers case
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said although it will be difficult for Mexico to win a case seeking to hold US gun traffickers accountable for the spread of guns in the region, The Bahamas needed to support the action to send a strong message to US lawmakers.
BAIL GRANTED FOR MAN ON CHARGE OF ASSAULT WITH GUN
A MAN was granted $7,000 bail yesterday after he allegedly assaulted another man with a loaded gun last week.
SERIAL THIEF JAILED FOR TWO YEARS AND FINED FOR DRUGS
A SERIAL thief was jailed for two years yesterday after he admitted to his latest attempted raid last year.
MAN DENIED BAIL ON $5,000 WORTH OF STOLEN CAR PARTS
A MAN was denied bail in court yesterday after being accused of stealing over $5,000 worth of car parts, alcohol and electronics on Poet Drive last week.
MAN ON BAIL ON MURDER CHARGE GRANTED $8,000 BAIL
A MAN facing a pending murder charge was accused of breaching his bail conditions in court yesterday - and was again granted bail.
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